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Hayden Estates in Scottsdale AZ

by Paul Slaybaugh | Mar 29, 2009 | Scottsdale Neighborhoods, Unique Architecture Series

In the land of stucco and tile, there are a few scattered pockets of homes that break the architectural norms of Scottsdale, Arizona.While many would never consider living in the Southwest in anything other than a Southwestern style home, there are those who tire of street after street of Spanish/Territorial style housing.New residents from other parts of the country may love the Arizona lifestyle, but pine for the architecture they left behind.With the buyers who yearn for something a bit different in mind, I am launching a series of posts devoted to those subdivisions which feature unique design.From mid-century modern to quaint Victorian, there are alternatives out there for those who know where to look.In this first installment, the spotlight shines on a hidden treasure known as Hayden Estates.

Hayden Estates is one of those subdivisions that people pass by every day without ever knowing it was there.Just south of McCormick Ranch and the Silverado Golf Course, this community of 128 homes is just Northeast of the Hayden/Lincoln Road intersection.The homes on the perimeter of the subdivision are noteworthy in only the fact that they resemble construction of surrounding neighborhoods.Built in the late 1970s by NuWest (a spinoff of the more famous Hallcraft brand), these homes are single-level slump block construction.What these homes hide, though, is an interior development built by Coventry Homes in the early 1980s.

A great departure from the standards of the time, these Coventry Homes remain virtually the only pocket of Victorian style architecture in central Scottsdale.For those without the means to afford the Victorian beauties that have appeared in the Arcadia area (multi-million dollar range), Hayden Estates provides a terrific alternative at a fraction of the price.Phoenix Magazine once named the subdivision amongst its “Top 10 Neighborhoods”.

If you miss the charm of the east coast, this just might be the neighborhood for you.With the dramatic rooflines and beautiful tree-lined streets, you might just forget you are in the desert.

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McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale AZ

by Paul Slaybaugh | Mar 29, 2009 | Scottsdale Neighborhoods

McCormick Ranch is Scottsdale’s first, and arguably greatest, master planned community. Incorporated in 1972, McCormick Ranch was developed in phases to become the iconic community it is today. Known for two championship 18-hole golf courses, more than 25 miles of bicycle paths, public tennis courts, 130 acres of man-made lakes, it is the greenery which makes it famous. With available land not as abundant as it once was, it is highly unlikely that the Valley will see another community as devoted to its amenities. These amenities are not just for show either as the lake system and greenbelt (Camelback Walk) was designed as a water drainage system. In conjunction with the Indian Bend Wash, it is equipped to handle a 100-year flood. For all of the terrific amenities, the annual planned development fee is a scant $210 (approximately) per household.

Homes in McCormick Ranch were primarily constructed from the early 1970s through the mid 1980s, with scattered in-fill construction. Development began along the southern boundary at Indian Bend Road and progressed northward incrementally to Shea Boulevard. It is bound on the west by Scottsdale Road and 92nd St on the east. One fill-in condominium development is currently under construction.

Home prices range from the $200,000s for a small condo to multi-million dollar properties on acre or waterfront lots. There are two high school districts within McCormick Ranch. Residents south of Via de Ventura Rd are in the Saguaro High School District, while those north of Via de Ventura are included in the Chaparral High School District.

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There are 3 resorts in McCormick Ranch: The Millenium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, The Radison Resort and Spa, and the Scottsdale Conference Center Resort.

McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in McCormick Ranch

The Railroad Park in McCormick Ranch

Public Parks in the area include the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Rotary Park, Mountain View Park, and several smaller neighborhood parks.

While this site is loaded with McCormick Ranch information (Real Estate and otherwise) to start you on your way, a computer will never do this idyllic community justice. Read the individual subdivision spotlights, study up on the schools, uncover the unparalleled local amenities, peruse the latest homes for sale … then contact us for a tour through our favorite stomping grounds. Coffee’s on us if you don’t fall in love with the Ranch like we did years ago.

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Subdivisions

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North McCormick Ranch Subdivisions (Chaparral High School District)

Arabian Gardens	Belcara at McCormick Ranch	Casa Dia Festivo
Country Horizons	El Paseo	Estados De La Mancha
Heritage Terrace	Heritage Village 3	Island at McCormick Ranch
Lakeside Villas	Las Palomas	Los Tesoros
Mountain View East	Orange Tree Estates	Palm Cove
Paradise Park Manor	Paradise Park Trails	Playa Del Sur
Sands McCormick	Suggs Rancho McCormick	Sun Canyon
Tierra De Los Reyes	Tierra Del Norte	Tierra Feliz 3
Tierra Nueva	Villa De Vallarte	Villa Hermosa
Vista De La Tierra	Vista Del Cielo	Vista Del Lago

South McCormick Ranch Subdivisions (Saguaro High School District)

Camello Vista	Camino De Arboles	Casa Serena
Cuernavaca Segundo	Del Norte Gardens	Estate Los Arboles
Heritage Village (I & II)	La Mariposa Villas	Meridian on McCormick Ranch
Palo Viento	Palo Viento 2	Paseo Village
Paseo Villas	Paseo Vista	Paseo Verde
Pleasant Run	Sandpiper	Santa Fe
Scottsdale Park Villas	Spanish Oaks	Villa La Playa